Kenyan network installers should begin with the actual mating interfaces and site fiber records before assigning this product to a link. The 16FMMCLCSMF harness connects one MMC-16 APC female interface to eight LC UPC duplex connectors over OS2 fiber. All sixteen fibers are exposed as eight duplex pairs, providing a direct single-mode fan-out between MMC infrastructure and LC-based equipment or panels. This removes the intermediate cassette that would otherwise add hardware and one more mated link.
Product Highlights
- MMC Female to LC UPC Duplex, 16 Fibers
- OS2 9/125μm, G.657.A1
- MMC insertion loss ≤0.35dB, return loss ≥60dB
- LC insertion loss ≤0.2dB, return loss ≥50dB
- Harness Polarity wiring scheme
- 2.5mm Plenum (OFNP) cable
- Standard length options: 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft), 3m (10ft)
Specifications
| Part Number | 16FMMCLCSMF |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HT |
| Connector A | US Conec MMC Female (Non-Pinned) |
| Connector B | LC UPC Duplex |
| Polish Type | APC to UPC |
| Glass Fiber | G.657.A1 |
| Fiber Mode | OS2 9/125μm |
| Wavelength | 1310/1550nm |
| Fiber Count | 16 Fibers |
| Polarity | Harness Polarity |
| Cable Outside Diameter (OD) | 2.5mm |
| Cable Jacket | Plenum (OFNP) |
| Min. Bend Radius (Optical Fiber) | 10mm |
| Min. Bend Radius (Fiber Cable) | 20/10D (Dynamic/Static) |
| Tensile Strength (Long Term) | 30N |
| Tensile Strength (Short Term) | 100N |
| MMC Connector IL | ≤0.35dB |
| MMC Connector RL | ≥60dB |
| LC Connector IL | ≤0.2dB |
| LC Connector RL | ≥50dB |
| Attenuation at 1310nm | ≤0.35dB/km |
| Attenuation at 1550nm | ≤0.21dB/km |
| Operating Temperature | -10 to 60°C (14 to 140℉) |
| Storage Temperature | -10 to 70°C (14 to 158℉) |
Eight duplex legs with separate connector budgets
The MMC interface is rated at 0.35dB maximum insertion loss and 60dB minimum return loss. Each LC UPC interface is specified at 0.2dB maximum insertion loss and 50dB minimum return loss. Keeping the two connector types independent in the specification allows engineers build a correct channel budget for whichever duplex channel is being tested.
Port mapping at the LC side
Eight alike LC duplex connectors require distinct identification. Match each branch leg to the intended transmit and receive ports and retain harness polarity through the rest of the path. The MMC connector is female and non-pinned; check the pinned mating interface and APC compatibility before insertion. LC UPC ends must likewise connect to UPC, not APC, adapters.
Length, fan-out position and fiber care
Standard full lengths are 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft) and 3m (10ft), with project-specific lengths in feet or meters. Place the breakout point where the LC legs can reach their ports without side loading. G.657.A1 fiber has a 10mm minimum bend radius, whereas the full cable further has dynamic and static bend specifications that must be observed during dressing.
Ordering and Factory Support
Order 16FMMCLCSMF with full length and number of units, and list any LC leg-numbering scheme. For racks with many harnesses, customer-specific markings can tie each of the eight duplex legs directly to the port documentation. Project support for Kenya and East Africa is available to reconcile the ordered configuration with the intended installation.